Effective Date: June 21, 2025
At Cycle Therapy Bikes LLC, we’re all about helping you pedal through epic adventures, from the Alps to the Sahara, while keeping your online experience smooth and personalized. Our website (www.cycletherapybikes.com) uses cookies and similar technologies to make your visit better, whether you’re browsing our bike tours, reading our cycling blog, or booking your next ride. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them. We’ve kept it clear and straightforward, so you can get back to planning your cycling journey.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are tiny text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit our site. They help us remember your preferences, track how you use our site, and make sure everything runs smoothly—like keeping your tour cart intact or suggesting a blog post about sustainable cycling. We also use similar tools, like web beacons or pixel tags, for analytics and personalization.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies to enhance your experience on our site. Here’s the breakdown:
Essential Cookies: These are must-haves for our site to work properly. They let you log in, save your tour bookings (like that Tuscany trip you’re eyeing), and navigate without hiccups. Without these, our site might act like a bike with a flat tire.
Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how you use our site—like which tours you’re checking out (Himalayan Heights or Mekong Meander?) or how long you read our blog posts. We use tools like Google Analytics (anonymized data only) to spot trends and improve our content.
Functional Cookies: These make your visit more personal, like remembering your language preference or tour filters. They’re like the perfect bike fit—tailored just for you.
Marketing Cookies: These let us show you relevant ads or promotions, like a discount on our Croatian Coastline tour, based on your interests. We don’t go overboard, and we don’t track you across unrelated sites.
3. How We Use Cookies
Cookies help us make your time on our site awesome and keep our wheels turning. Specifically, we use them to:
Keep the site running smoothly, so you can book tours, read articles, or contact us without glitches.
Remember your preferences, like saving your cart or showing you tours in your preferred difficulty level (easy, moderate, or advanced).
Analyze site usage (anonymously) to improve our tours, blog content, and user experience—like noticing everyone loves our Patagonia itinerary.
Deliver personalized ads or emails about new tours or cycling tips, if you’ve opted in for our newsletter.
Ensure security, like detecting suspicious activity to keep your data safe.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies come from trusted third parties we work with, like:
Google Analytics: Tracks site performance (anonymized data only) to help us make our site better.
Booking Platforms: Cookies from partners like Stripe or external booking systems ensure your payments and reservations go through securely.
Social Media: If you share our blog posts (like “Top 5 Bike-Friendly Destinations”) on platforms like X or Instagram, their cookies may track that interaction, subject to their privacy policies.
We make sure these partners follow strict data protection standards, but we don’t control their cookies—check their policies for details.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You’re in the driver’s seat when it comes to cookies. When you first visit our site, you’ll see a cookie consent popup where you can:
Accept all cookies for the full experience (recommended).
Customize your preferences, like opting out of marketing cookies while keeping essentials.
Reject non-essential cookies (though this might limit some features, like personalized tour recs).
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.) to block or delete them. Want to clear cookies? Just head to your browser’s privacy settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may mess with site functionality, like booking a tour or accessing your account.
6. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies have an expiration date, like a good energy gel. Session cookies vanish when you close your browser, while persistent cookies stick around (from a few days to a year) to remember your preferences for next time. We keep cookie lifespans as short as needed for their purpose.
7. Data Protection and Cookies
Cookies help us personalize your experience, but we take your privacy seriously. Any personal info collected via cookies (like your IP address) is handled per our Privacy Policy and protected with industry-standard measures, like SSL encryption. We don’t use cookies to collect sensitive stuff like your payment details—those are processed securely by third parties.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may tweak this Cookies Policy as our site evolves or regulations change. Updates will be posted here with the new effective date, and we’ll notify you via a site popup or email if changes are big. Check back now and then to stay in the know.
9. Contact Us
Got questions about cookies or just want to talk cycling? Reach out to us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: CycleTherapyBikes LLC, 3401 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709, US
Phone: +1 907-452-9453
We’ll get back to you within 48 hours, because we’d rather be helping you plan your next bike tour than keeping you waiting.
Cycle Therapy Bikes LLC is here to fuel your cycling adventures while keeping your online ride secure and personalized. Let’s keep the trails open and the cookies manageable!